Empire Windrush

The Empire Windrush was a British passenger ship that arrived in London in 1948, bringing the first large group of Caribbean migrants to the UK. Its journey marked the start of significant post-war migration, as people from colonies like Jamaica and Trinidad sought better opportunities and helped rebuild Britain after World War II. The ship’s arrival symbolized the beginning of multicultural Britain, although migrants faced challenges like discrimination. Windrush is now remembered as a key symbol of Caribbean communities’ contributions to UK society and the importance of their cultural legacy.